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It Takes Courage
My silence is a gift. My mind is a gift. My heart is a gift. My human vessel is a gift. I am in charge of rising. I am in charge.

Shirley Riga
Jan 23, 20215 min read


My Rules, My Dignity
I grew up with many rules to follow. Until one day I bumped up against a loss so great I fell in. When I fell in, all these rules fell too

Shirley Riga
Jan 13, 20215 min read


At the Helm of My Boat
There is a new normal coming and I don’t know what it looks like. My intention is to stand at the helm of my boat with my sea legs adjusting

Shirley Riga
Jan 10, 20216 min read


Rolling Rocks
I used to be a grudge holder. If someone hurt me, I would forever remember who they were and what they did. Then I learned something.

Shirley Riga
Nov 21, 20207 min read


Shame Does Not Rule My Happiness
I do know the majority of people walking on this earth judge themselves using shame and guilt as a guide to their actions.

Shirley Riga
Nov 18, 20207 min read


Namaste
As I practice living every day, I surrender my pessimism and remember there's a learning in every experience no matter how difficult or good

Shirley Riga
Nov 15, 20205 min read


Learning is an omni-directional gift
No thought police will come to arrest me for believing what I want to believe. No one has a right to tell me what I know in my heart is true

Shirley Riga
Nov 10, 20206 min read


A Greater Purpose Afoot
Today is a day of waiting. Today I connect with my heart and believe there is a greater purpose afoot.

Shirley Riga
Nov 3, 20207 min read


Standing on the Ground
I know what sand feels like when I’m standing on the beach. I want to live in the beach scene. I don’t want to live in the circus.

Shirley Riga
Oct 28, 20208 min read


We’re All In This Together
There is no exception. The collective consciousness is palpable. There will come a day we look back with amazement.

Shirley Riga
Oct 27, 20205 min read


Fierce Wisdom
Wisdom particles hold health, truth and love in my being. I welcome wisdom in my life, in my body and mind, in my very being.

Shirley Riga
Oct 21, 20206 min read


Belonging
Food is a buffer and gives me perceived peace and conformity. I belong when I eat what others eat. I’m part of the web of life.

Shirley Riga
Oct 20, 20204 min read


Like the Roots of a Grand Oak
I trust authentic people, authentic circumstances. I feel safe when I witness humanness, not an air-brushed version.

Shirley Riga
Oct 16, 20204 min read


The Answer is Not in Our Mind
My illusions are transmuting into inner truths as I walk my journey and listen to my heart. Change is happening at a much faster rate.

Shirley Riga
Oct 14, 20207 min read


Thank You For My Losses
I stand before my inner fire and bow my head in gratitude for the losses in my life.

Shirley Riga
Oct 13, 20204 min read


One Day at a Time
I feel so deeply it hurts to be human and at the same time the hurt is being human. Humanity is reacting. Humanity is waiting.

Shirley Riga
Oct 2, 20205 min read


She Abandoned Her Post
My inner critic left yesterday morning. I have practiced silence for many days and have become more observant of my inner life.

Shirley Riga
Sep 29, 20205 min read


Surrendering is an inside job
Surrendering is letting go of the pursuit to understand everything. Surrendering is about acceptance. Surrendering is inquiring with honesty

Shirley Riga
Sep 16, 20205 min read


Voices are being heard
Trees lose their loved ones and in their plight, they reach underground to each other to strengthen
their existence.

Shirley Riga
Sep 11, 20204 min read
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